Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer expects defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who has not played since Jan. 28 when he suffered a left knee injury, to play in their series against the Winnipeg Jets, telling reporters Monday "I'm still sticking by what I projected.

The Stars got one of their best players back for Game 4 against the Jets on Tuesday night and Peter DeBoer was thrilled.

Miro Heiskanen has been one of the best players who have been kept out of the NHL playoffs due to injury. He was forced to have knee surgery after a game against the Vegas Golden Knights in late January.